Louis Armstrong

Wave your little hand and whisper
So long, dearie, you ain't gonna see me any more
But when you discover that your life is dreary
Don't you come a-knocking on my door

For I'll be all dolled up and singing that song
That says, you dog, I told you so

So wave your little hand and whisper
So long, dearie, dearie, should have said
So long, so long ago

For I can hear that choo-choo calling me on
To a fancy new address
Yes, I can hear that choo-choo calling me on
On board the Happiness Express

I'm pick myself a chick
Who's gonna stick like glue
I don't care where I'm going
As long as it's away from you, honey, ha, ha, ha

Yes, so long, dearie
You ain't gonna see me any more, yeah
Yes, so long, Dolly
Don't you come a-knocking on my door

For I'll be all dolled up and singing that song
That says, you dog, I told you so

Yeah, wave your little hand and whisper
So long, Louis, Louis should have said
So long, so long ago

Louis Armstrong, known throughout his lengthy career by nicknames like “Satchmo”, “Pops” and simply “Louie”, was a trumpeter, composer, singer and occasional actor, as well as one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz.

Born and raised in New Orleans, where jazz itself is alleged to have began, Armstrong started his career in 1918, playing the cornet in brass bands and riverboats along the Mississippi River. There, he caught the attention of his future mentor, King Oliver, joining his band in Chicago, where he networked with other popular jazz musicians like Hoagy Carmichael and his first wife Lil Hardin Armstrong.

In 1924, Louie relocated to New York City playing for the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra. It was at this time he switched over from cornet to trumpet in order to blend in better with the other musicians in his section. It was also when he developed his emotional playing style, which included singing and telling tales of his life back in New Orleans.

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